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This person will work with cross-functional teams to lead new packaging development projects which include: collaborating with packaging suppliers to develop and qualify components, coordinating prototype development and design trials, conducting lab testing and analyzing results, maintaining packaging specifications and test reports, and communicating project status, technical findings, and scope or schedule changes to cross-functional teams.\nWhat's in it for you?\nOur commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging workplace culture has led to Gorilla Glue being recognized as a top place to work for 15 years in a row. We offer competitive compensation packages, comprehensive healthcare benefits, and other perks and incentives to ensure our employees feel valued and supported.\nJoining the Gorilla Glue family means being part of a team passionate about building strong brands and promoting a culture of excellence. As an employee, you'll help create high-quality products and build brands that people love. Join us in an inspiring workplace where you can belong, grow, and make a difference!\nWhat will your day look like?\nDesign, develop and qualify innovative packaging, customized for various retail customers and shipping environments. \nCollaborate with Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Formulation and other internal departments to translateconsumer insights and retailer needsinto innovative packaging concepts. Use prototypes, testing, and consumer feedback to evaluate and refine packaging solutions that improve the consumer experience.\nWork with outside suppliers to develop and qualify new packaging components from concept through implementation.\nIdentify and implement cost-savings initiatives. \nConduct lab testing to evaluate packaging performance and qualify packaging components for project implementation.\nCreate and maintain technical documentation such as packaging specifications and test reports.\nDevelop visual concept representations for internal and external use, including prototypes and digital renders using tools such as ArtiosCAD, SolidWorks, Adobe Illustrator, hand sketches, and other design methods.\nCreate part numbers and assist with Bill of Material (BOM) set up in our PLM system. \nApply industry-standard testing procedures (e.g., ISTA) to validate structural integrity and minimize damage during transit. If testing is performed by an Associate/Tech-level, the Packaging Engineer is still required to review/compile the data in standard format. \nStay current with emerging packaging trends, sustainability, materials, and technologies. \n·Anticipate technical risks and potential project obstacles, develop contingency plans, and communicate issues, options, and recommended next steps to key stakeholders to support timely decisions.\nTravel to suppliers and design trials as needed.\nManage technical activities for important technical projects with ability to summarize and present key pieces of work to project teams and upper management.\n·Coach and train junior team members in packaging development, testing, and technical documentation, and share technical learnings with the team.\nCreate and implement process improvement alongside your manager. Focusing on strategy and future-state growth of the business. \nOther duties as assigned by Management.\nWhat you bring to the table:\nEducation and Experience:\n3+ years of packaging development experience preferred, with demonstrated experience planning and executing key technical activities, interpreting test results, and communicating recommendations to cross-functional project teams.\n4-yr Packaging Engineering degree or equivalent.\n2-yr degree in packaging or related technical field, with packaging development experience, would be considered.\nAbility to travel up to 15%. \nSpecific Skills:\nExperience using Artios CAD, SolidWorks, Minitab, CAPE/Topps. 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